OEM Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/oem-articles/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:45:40 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png OEM Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/oem-articles/ 32 32 GM counters China’s graphite dominance with Vianode deal https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/gm-counters-chinas-graphite-dominance-with-vianode-deal/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:45:40 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=431086 General Motors continues to build up and onshore the US’ electric vehicle battery production capabilities. By Will Girling

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]]> Xpeng and BP Pulse forge “strategic cooperation” on charging https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/xpeng-and-bp-pulse-forge-strategic-cooperation-on-charging/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:18:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=431040 Shortly after announcing a partnership with Volkswagen, Xpeng stated it will also work with BP Pulse to expand China’s charging network. By Will Girling

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]]> Cellcentric finally concludes land deal for German plant https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/cellcentric-finally-concludes-land-deal-for-german-plant/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:22:51 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=431009 Plans for the new fuel cell plant faced considerable delays. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Truck OEMs record lacklustre 2024 sales as demand declines https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/truck-oems-record-lacklustre-2024-sales-as-demand-declines/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:33:43 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430966 Several truck manufacturers are struggling to find their feet post-pandemic, indicating the industry may need to change tack. By Will Girling

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]]> Mercedes debuts Google’s AI-based virtual assistant https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/mercedes-debuts-googles-ai-based-virtual-assistant/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:44:33 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430956 Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent could mark a step-change in user experience with intuitive interactions. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Porsche: China sales struggles will continue in 2025 https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/porsche-china-sales-struggles-will-continue-in-2025/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:45:40 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430914 After mounting losses in the Chinese mass market, Western OEMs are now facing steep challenges competing in the luxury segment. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> CES spotlights progress on software-shaped mobility https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ces-spotlights-progress-on-software-shaped-mobility/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:16:36 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430893 Megan Lampinen reports back from Las Vegas on the technology and companies redefining the automotive sector

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]]> VW avoids large scale plant closures, but for how long? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/vw-avoids-large-scale-plant-closures-but-for-how-long/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:11:20 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430756 Volkwagen’s last-minute agreement with unions in December 2024 has avoided the worst case scenario, but challenges are on the horizon. By Ian Henry

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]]> Hyundai announces US$18,000 EV for sceptical Japanese market https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hyundai-announces-us18000-ev-for-sceptical-japanese-market/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:15:59 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430824 The Inster will be Japan’s cheapest compact EV, potentially advancing Hyundai’s goal to grow sales tenfold within the country by 2030. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tesla facelifts Model Y in bid to sustain China’s interest https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/tesla-facelifts-model-y-in-bid-to-sustain-chinas-interest/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:03:21 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430810 Shortly after posting its first annual sales decline in years, Tesla has produced a new version of the Model Y for the Chinese market. By Will Girling

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]]> Is the Honda-Nissan merger really a rescue takeover? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/is-the-honda-nissan-merger-really-a-rescue-takeover/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:29:26 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430720 The proposed merger between Honda and Nissan is historic, but it could prove to be highly complex for both parties to execute. By Ian Henry

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]]> Rolls-Royce capitalises on custom luxury, invests US$370m https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/rolls-royce-capitalises-on-custom-luxury-invests-us370m/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:33:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430687 The expansion of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ Goodwood site aims to build on the success of its vehicle personalisation services. By Will Girling

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]]> Brazilian BYD probe reportedly discovers visa violations https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/brazilian-byd-probe-reportedly-discovers-visa-violations/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:45:52 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430656 The labour violation probe could hinder BYD’s attempt to expand into the strategically important Latin American market. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Lucid may face tough 2025 despite volume increase https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/lucid-may-face-tough-2025-despite-volume-increase/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:23:43 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430541 A preview of Lucid’s Q4 results point to positive developments, but the geopolitics of EVs could constrain its financial success. By Will Girling

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]]> Xpeng and VW to build super-fast charger networks in China https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/xpeng-and-vw-to-build-super-fast-charger-networks-in-china/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:04:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430462 Xpeng and Volkswagen continue to build on their collaborative relationship by planning an ambitious new charger rollout in China. By Will Girling

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]]> Geely: setting new EV standards requires holistic design https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/geely-setting-new-ev-standards-requires-holistic-design/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:30:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427631 Geely explains the importance of innovating core electric vehicle components within a cohesively designed and globally viable product. By Will Girling

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]]> Tesla’s annual sales decline for first time in 13 years  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/teslas-annual-sales-decline-for-first-time-in-13-years/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:11:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430407 With competition growing and no product updates on the horizon, uncertainty clouds Tesla’s 2025 prospects. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> EREVs are more than a ‘stop gap’ solution, says Li Auto https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/erevs-are-more-than-a-stop-gap-solution-says-li-auto/ Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:00:26 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429980 Although extended-range EVs aren’t new, the automotive industry might benefit from the flexibility they offer. By Will Girling

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]]> VW and union compromise on ‘fundamental realignment’ https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/vw-and-union-compromise-on-fundamental-realignment/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:39:32 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430259 By 2030 VW will be 35,000 jobs and 734,000 vehicles lighter in Germany. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> What will be will be: 2025 and the global auto industry https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/what-will-be-will-be-2025-and-the-global-auto-industry/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:56:44 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430218 Ian Henry explores several possibilities for the automotive sector's evolution in 2025

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